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Hong Kong's West Kowloon district poised to become 'Central 2.0' business hub

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Hong Kong's West Kowloon district is being positioned as a new international business hub, dubbed 'Central 2.0'. Major financial institutions like UBS, JPMorgan Chase, and Banco Santander are planning to relocate their operations to this area, drawn by new office spaces near a high-speed rail station. This development aims to create a dynamic center for commerce, arts, culture, and sustainability, though initial leasing activity is primarily driven by relocations rather than new expansions. AI

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Hong Kong's West Kowloon district poised to become 'Central 2.0' business hub

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

    Hong Kong’s West Kowloon is poised to emerge as the second-most important office sub-market after Central with the completion of new buildings that will accommodate banks and insurance companies, according to industry officials. However, there was expected to be limited demand fr…

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